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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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